Walker, Pam

Provides an overview of the life and career of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Contains instructions for scientific experiments that teach about concepts in environmental science, covering pollutants, solar energy, biodegradation of oil, invasive species, and more; and includes analysis questions, connections, and suggestions for further reading.

Contains instructions for scientific experiments that teach about concepts in forensic science, covering autopsy, mitochondrial DNA, soil identification, latent fingerprint techniques, and more; and includes analysis questions, connections, and suggestions for further reading.

Contains instructions for twenty ecology experiments for middle and high school students, each with a list of materials, analysis questions, and suggestions for further study.

Presents twenty experiments that investigate questions about ecosystems, and the effects of living, nonliving, and human factors on ecosystems. Includes suggestions on how to adapt the experiments for science fair projects.

Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing fields of space science and astronomy. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science both in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.

Simple text and photographs present the experience of taking a ride on a ferry.

Simple text and photographs describe a train ride, including the work of the engineer and the conductor.

Provides an overview of the life and career of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder.